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Appenrodt Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places in Germany which are so named from the personal name Aben + Middle German rot ‘cleared land’. Compare Abendroth .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Penrod, Penrose, Eckenrode, Armentrout, Arendt, Pappert, Alpert

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Where is the Appenrodt family from?

You can see how Appenrodt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appenrodt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Appenrodt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Appenrodt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Appenrodt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Appenrodt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Appenrodt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appenrodt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Appenrodt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Appenrodt. For the veterans among your Appenrodt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appenrodt lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Appenrodt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Appenrodt in 1980 was 69, and 80 in 1998.

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